We recently learned that some Identity Kitchen work will be published in Impressive: Printmaking, Letterpress and Graphic Design, Edited by R. Klanten and H. Hellige, and published by Gestalten Books. You can read more about, or order Impressive here. We’re looking forward to receiving our copy, and getting a little inspired!
Posts By Ellen
June 1st, 2010 by Ellen
This is the first in a two part post about the launching of one of our favorite brands yet, Partridge Lane Studio. Formerly, Allen Hyslip Photography. Allen came to Identity Kitchen with a soup to nuts revamp in mind. He had decided on the name Partridge Lane, which we loved. He wanted a brand that [...]
May 25th, 2010 by Ellen
I have frequented Anthropologie since they launched one of their flagship stores next to a design shop where I worked in SoHo, NYC in 1995. Their combination of boutique-like fashion and ephemeral inspired stationary, as well as one-of-a-kind antiques really spoke to me. I have remained loyal to their brand ever since.
A few years ago, [...]
May 24th, 2010 by Ellen
I had the pleasure of speaking at last week’s Los Angeles PUG meeting about Branding for Photographers. More specifically, “Finding Your Voice”. Below is a copy of the presentation, in case you missed it or would like another view. It is a bit incomplete without my script, but there is some eye candy on the [...]
May 19th, 2010 by Ellen
I am so honored to be speaking at tonight’s Los Angeles PUG meeting. We will be talking about branding, and more specifically “How to find your Voice”. We’ll be breaking into groups to help each other find their marketing voice. Please bring 3 samples of your best work, and a few of your marketing pieces.
Can’t [...]
April 29th, 2010 by Ellen
Just back from Sydney, and I’m thinking 5 days is not enough time to spend after traveling all the way around the world. So, looks like I will have to go back. Gorgeous city. Wonderful people. I had the pleasure to taking long walks, going to flea markets, and art exhibits for inspiration. More about [...]
April 14th, 2010 by Ellen
As some of you might already know, I’ll be traveling to Sydney Australia for the last two weeks of April. Specifically, I will be away April 20-28th. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns beforehand. I will do my best to answer some emails while away, but will also be recharging [...]
April 12th, 2010 by Ellen
This is s repost from the Pictage Blog…
The Business of Branding: 9 Things To Know Before Designing Your Logo
Design magnate Steven Gilliatt said “[A logo] should look just as good in 15-foot letters on top of company headquarters as it does one sixteenth of an inch tall on company stationery.”
A logo or [...]
April 5th, 2010 by Ellen
I am honored to be contributing to the Pictage Blog. I’m a huge fan of Pictage both as a company filled with amazing hardworking people and a leader in the photography community. I’ll be doing a post about twice a month called “The Business of Branding”. This week’s post is “Dare to be Different” it [...]
March 30th, 2010 by Ellen
Our winner Lydia Shannon has generously allowed us to post the process of creating her logo/identity. This will be a great way to see an entire process from soup to nuts. We’ll share her questionnaire, inspiration board, initial sketches, first round, revisions and final identity. You can even vote on your favorites, though the ultimate [...]